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Vetstock 2026

A Veteran Celebration Festival. Honor. Heal. Celebrate.

Date
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Place
The Salvation Army Community Center
1600 Clear Lake Ave., Springfield, Illinois 62703
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Live music, food, community resources, and family fun. Hosted by the Vetstock Committee and Operation Hometown Heroes.

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Vetstock 2026 flyer. A Veteran Celebration Festival. Honor. Heal. Celebrate. Hosted by Vetstock Committee and Operation Hometown Heroes. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., The Salvation Army Community Center, 1600 Clear Lake Ave., Springfield, Illinois 62703. Live music, food, community resources, family fun.

Upcoming events

Vetstock 2026 fundraiser flyer at Izumi Rotary and Bar on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Meet and greet with food reviewer Grazing Guse, 4 to 6 p.m. Taqueria El Paisa food truck and live music, 4 to 8 p.m. Ten percent of food and drink proceeds are donated to Vetstock.

Vetstock fundraiser at Izumi Rotary & Bar

Saturday, October 10, 2026
3061 Wabash Ave Ste B, Springfield, Illinois 62704
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  • 4 to 6 p.m.: Meet and greet with food reviewer @Grazing Guse
  • 4 to 8 p.m.: Live music
  • 4 to 8 p.m.: Taqueria El Paisa food truck

10% of proceeds from food and drink will be donated to Vetstock. Good food, great people, and a way to support our veterans.

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Sponsorship and donations for the event.

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How your gift is used

All funds go directly into funding the event, initially:

  • Food
  • Music
  • Advertising
  • Entertainment for all ages

All remaining funds go back to Operation Hometown Heroes, where they will:

  • Provide direct assistance to our veteran community
  • Go back to other veteran service organizations
  • Give back to our local community

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$50 for marketplace vendors. $0 for community resources.

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